ceon4 zeoi6循序
Jyutpingceon4 zeoi6
Yalechèuhn jeuih
Definition
In proper order or sequence; step by step.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used as part of the four-character idiom 循序漸進, which describes a process of moving forward gradually and systematically. It carries a formal or academic tone, often appearing in advice about learning, training, or project management. Using it outside of this specific idiom can sound overly stiff or literary in everyday conversation.
Examples
You should take things step by step at work, don't be so rushed.
Related words
Common phrases
step by step; gradual progress
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general way to say 'in order', but it specifically implies a steady, progressive pace rather than just a static sequence. For simple sequencing, words like 順序 are much more natural and common.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
